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@keithcollantine.bsky.socialFollowing timing problems at the end of SQ1 the FIA say they are "investigating whether we can proceed with the rest of the session."
@keithcollantine.bsky.socialPerez's driving in Canada two years ago prompted changes to the rules on driving damaged cars, now he's at it again:
@keithcollantine.bsky.social"Rather than watching Formula 1, they should do Teletubbies or some Mickey Mouse."
Well said: bsky.app/profile/race...
@keithcollantine.bsky.social#F1 dodged a bullet here.
If the 2026 engines' first contact with proper wet conditions had been mid-race, and multiple cars began stopping on-track during racing conditions in reduced visibility, the outcome could have been much worse.
@racefans.net“That was a big mess”: How all 22 drivers saw F1’s formation lap fiasco in Sepang
Conversations between each driver and their race engineers as a software problem hit half the grid:
@racefans.net"All cars are lacking power, Gabi."
The radio messages from the top 10 drivers on the grid when an FIA software problem caused multiple cars to slow to a crawl and stop during the formation lap before Sunday's race:
@keithcollantine.bsky.socialLots of interesting details here: Verstappen and Hamilton's faults appeared to be simultaneous, Norris blamed his power unit for his high-speed moment at turn 12, Aston Martin thought Verstappen was trying to help Hadjar...
@racefans.netStewards reprimand Norris for almost crashing into Piastri behind Safety Car:
@racefans.net"It's the first time I see it"
Fernando Alonso claims the FIA allowed drivers who had stopped on the formation lap to rejoin the race: www.racefans.net/2026/10/04/f...
@racefans.netMax Verstappen scored his 72nd grand prix victory.
He also won the last grand prix in Malaysia, which was his second victory in Formula 1: www.racefans.net/2017/10/01/2...
@racefans.netAntonelli has an 84-point lead over Russell.
If all the remaining races go ahead, there are 183 points available:
@racefans.net@keithcollantine.bsky.socialEnjoyed the national anthem-free podium. Definitely an idea Formula 1 should incorporate for future races.
@keithcollantine.bsky.socialLeclerc easily drives past Hadjar.
@keithcollantine.bsky.socialHamilton easily drives past Hadjar.
@racefans.netRussell in 2026, Hamilton in 2016 - the second-placed Mercedes driver in the championship out of luck again in Sepang:
@keithcollantine.bsky.socialWonder if Norris was distracted by Russell stopping just as the pack ahead of him slowed.
@keithcollantine.bsky.socialMercedes immediately advise Russell has a "suspected PU issue".
@keithcollantine.bsky.socialRussell pulls over, Norris goes off at turn one.
Weird coincidence or more software problems?